Hey all,
I'm a rising 4th year (after taking a year to do research) and a little nervous about starting back. I'm only doing one ENT Sub-I (at my home institution) so no aways. I did okay 3rd year, so not feeling super confident about my chances right now to rock it.
It seems like this forum has some very useful and helpful participation from people at different level of training from students to attendings, so I thought I would come here to ask for some tips/pointers to prepare accordingly. I've got a few questions to help get things started -
What is the level of expectation with regard to daily management of inpatients? As a 3rd year, I would often just summarize the previous day's plan and ask the resident about any changes prior to rounds. Will I now be expected to volunteer plan changes myself?
How active can I be in clinic without slowing work flow? Last year, I never felt like an active participant in clinic - it was often shadowing but occasionally I would get a brief history and present to an attending or resident.
Along those same lines, what are some pertinent physical exam things I can do in clinic on my own?
Thanks everyone!
I'm a rising 4th year (after taking a year to do research) and a little nervous about starting back. I'm only doing one ENT Sub-I (at my home institution) so no aways. I did okay 3rd year, so not feeling super confident about my chances right now to rock it.
It seems like this forum has some very useful and helpful participation from people at different level of training from students to attendings, so I thought I would come here to ask for some tips/pointers to prepare accordingly. I've got a few questions to help get things started -
What is the level of expectation with regard to daily management of inpatients? As a 3rd year, I would often just summarize the previous day's plan and ask the resident about any changes prior to rounds. Will I now be expected to volunteer plan changes myself?
How active can I be in clinic without slowing work flow? Last year, I never felt like an active participant in clinic - it was often shadowing but occasionally I would get a brief history and present to an attending or resident.
Along those same lines, what are some pertinent physical exam things I can do in clinic on my own?
Thanks everyone!